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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fourth Day, Chapters 13 thru 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What stops the cavalry advance of the Prince of Orange?
(a) Large cannon fire.
(b) A line of pitch set on fire.
(c) Napoleon mastiff dogs which spook the horses.
(d) A French infantry square.

2. What does Lieutenant Simon Bloggett want of Sharpe?
(a) For Sharpe to see the Baron Rebecque.
(b) Advice about women.
(c) For Sharpe to show him how to plan an offensive.
(d) For Sharpe to ask for command of Bloggett's unit.

3. Where is Napoleon Bonaparte as the Dragoons cross into Belgium?
(a) On Elba Island.
(b) In Russia.
(c) In Paris.
(d) About 10 miles south of the entry place.

4. What does Sharpe do to the pistol?
(a) Destroys it.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Takes it and puts it in his own belt.
(d) Empties it and hands it back to Rossendale.

5. Who does the Duke of Wellington hope will join his forces?
(a) The English 42nd regiment of riflemen.
(b) The Dutch 42nd regiment of cavalry.
(c) The Prussian army under Prince Blucher.
(d) The Dutch 42nd regiment of sharpshooters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What persists towards the East from where Sharpe and Harper are?

2. What is one group that is part of the Duke of Wellington's troops?

3. What does the Prince of Orange do to cover his embarrassment from the previous day?

4. What is Sharpe asked to do?

5. What suddenly appears?

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